Mallam Shehu Dikko, the newly appointed chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), officially took over his duties at the commission’s headquarters at Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. In a ceremony on Wednesday, Dikko outlined his vision to transform Nigeria’s sports landscape, shifting the focus from mere competition to comprehensive sports development aimed at…
Just days after filing an appeal to overturn CAF’s verdict on their botched 2025 AFCON qualifier against Nigeria, Libya has found itself in hot water again. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has slammed fresh sanctions against https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/ckgdd5dz4zno Libya Football Federation (LFF). The new sanctions, which include a $20,000 fine and two…
Rodrigo has won the Ballon d’Or2024 award, becomes the first Manchester City player to claim the coveted best player honour. The Spaniard has grown into a pivotal figure in Pep Guardiola’s incredible side,https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42052911/ballon-dor-man-city-rodri-wins-amid-vinicius-junior-snub who earned a record breaking fourth successive English top-flight title last season. His impact on Manchester City, as well as his role…
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has insisted that he was not shocked after Manchester United sacked their manager Erik ten Hag. According to him, the Dutchman had enough time to change things at Old Trafford. Man United decided to sack Ten Hag on Monday following the club’s Premier League 2-1 defeat to West Ham United on…
Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager. Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with…
According to the Daily Mail, the voting results for the 2024 Ballon d’Or have been leaked on social media. The official announcement will take place in Paris on Monday night, but a list of the top 12 players has already gone viral online. The leaked results indicate that Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid is the…
Vincent Garcia, head of the Ballon d’Or, recently disclosed that Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has opted to abstain from voting for the prestigious football award. Garcia suggested that Ronaldo might be among former winners who feel discontented with recent award outcomes, though he noted he has no direct communication with the player. Ronaldo, a…
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has launched an appeal to the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Disciplinary Board following its recent decision regarding the outcome of the Group D Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifying match. The board had declared the second-leg match between Libya and Nigeria forfeited by Libya, awarding three points and…
BREAKING: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria three points and three goals, while Libya has been fined $50,000. More to follow…
Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has claimed that Manchester City and Pep Guardiola will be more worried about Liverpool than Arsenal in the Premier League title race this season. The Reds currently sit top of the table with 21 points after eight games. City are one point behind in second place,…
FC Barcelona, the esteemed football club based in Catalonia, Spain, has carved an unforgettable legacy in the world of sports. With a rich history spanning over 120 years, this revered club has become synonymous with excellence and football dominance. From its humble beginnings to its meteoric rise, FC Barcelona has etched its name in the…
Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday night, bouncing back from their weekend Premier League loss. An own goal by Shakhtar keeper Dmytro Riznyk gave the Gunners their second win in three Champions League outings, easing the disappointment of their recent domestic setback. Despite controlling much of the game, Arsenal struggled…
Victor Osimhen’s remarkable overhead kick for Galatasaray against Antalyaspor has entered the record books, becoming one of the highest-scoring goals in football history. As reported by CNN Turk, Osimhen’s goal, measured at 2.32 meters, ranks as the second-highest overhead kick ever recorded. The only other goal to surpass it was Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic strike for…
Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface, was missing from Bayer Leverkusen training on Monday. This comes after he was involved in a ghastly car crash on Saturday. Boniface was in action for the Bundesliga champions last Saturday, scoring the winner as they defeated Frankfurt in a league fixture. After the game,…
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, is expected to announce its decision on the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group D between Libya and Nigeria, which was scheduled for Benina Martyrs Stadium on October 15, this Wednesday. According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, CAF will rule on the players’ ordeal…
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa was the standout performer on Wednesday as Kano Pillars secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Rangers International in Enugu, in a Week 7 NPFL encounter. Kano Pillars took control early, with their first goal coming in the 24th minute. By the 47th minute, the visitors had added two more goals,…
Libya head coach Nasser Al-Hadiri is not pleased with the team’s preparation for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria. The Mediterranean Knights will be without some of their key players for the games due to injuries and suspensions. According to reports emanating from Libya, some top players have also decided to…
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a poor start. The Eagles have only recorded three points from four games, drawing three and losing one game. After four games in the qualifiers, the Eagles are…
Karolina Muchova delivered a stunning upset in the China Open quarterfinals, defeating world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-4, ending Sabalenka’s 15-match winning streak. Ranked 49th, Muchova triumphed after a grueling 2-hour and 46-minute contest, saving set points in the opening set and coming back from a 4-2 deficit in the decisive third…
Paul Pogba’s four-year suspension for doping has been reduced to 18 months following a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). According to the BBC, the Juventus midfielder can resume training by January 2025 and is expected to be eligible for competitive play starting in March of the same year. The French…
Aston Villa host Bayern Munich at Villa Park in their first home Champions League game after a long absence. Unai Emery’s side is in strong form, while Bayern, despite a 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb, showed vulnerability in a 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen. Harry Kane’s availability remains uncertain.
Real Madrid face Lille in their Champions League defense on Wednesday after a tough 2024/25 start, including a late 1-1 draw in the Madrid derby. Lille won domestically but lost 2-0 to Sporting CP in Europe. Madrid opened with a 3-1 win over Stuttgart, despite facing numerous threats.
Atlético Madrid will face Real Madrid on September 29, 2024, at 19:00 UTC at the Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain, as part of the LaLiga competition. Atlético Madrid currently sits in 3rd place, while Real Madrid holds 2nd. To compare the top performers from both teams, Sofascore provides player ratings based on a variety…
Manchester United will face Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in a Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon. After a 3-0 win against Southampton, United struggled in their last two matches, drawing 0-0 with Crystal Palace and 1-1 with FC Twente in the Europa League. Erik ten Hag’s side is under pressure to turn things around,…
The Kano Pillars head coach, Usman Abdallah says he admires his Abia Warriors counterpart Imama Amakpakabo’s tactical mastery and achievements in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Abdallah acknowledged that Amakpakabo is among the best coaches in the NPFL. “Imama is a coach I respect a lot for his tactical mastery and achievements in the league,”…
Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has said it was sad for to see Arsenal signed Riccardo Calafiori in the summer transfer window. Giuntoli expressed regret that Juventus were unable to challenged Arsenal for the 22-year-old’s signature. Calafiori joined the Gunners from Bologna during the summer transfer window in a deal worth £42m….
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has asked Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta to explain what he knows about their secrets. Arteta worked as Guardiola’s assistant between 2016 and 2019, with the two coaches still maintaining a good relationship. In the last two seasons, Arsenal have finished in second place behind City. Following…
Man United manager Erik ten Hag has highlighted a lack of goals as the major factor behind the English giants’ faltering start to the season. There was fresh frustration for the Dutchman, now in his third campaign at Old Trafford, when United were held to a 1-1 draw at home to lowly-ranked FC…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted he would not turn down a proposal from Manchester United to return as manager. The 51-year-old has not coached any team since he was sacked by the Red Devils in November 2021. Solskjaer was dismissed following a run of six losses in 11 matches, including a 5-0…
Manchester United midfielder, Christian Eriksen has come under fire for an ‘unacceptable’ admission in his post-match interview after his side’s disappointing Europa League 1-1 draw with Twente on Wednesday. Eriksen’s 35th-minute goal appeared to be taking Man United to victory in the Europa League tie against Twente, but the Denmark international then gave the…
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has named the three teams that have the “togetherness” to win the Premier League title this season. He was reviewing the 2-2 draw between Manchester City and Arsenal for Sky Sports. According to Merson, that result proved that the Gunners will be fighting to win their first title in 21 years….
